Great Grant Hill quote helps explain Derrick White making Team USA originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Entering this week, all 12 members of the Team USA squad headed to the 2024 Paris Olympics were multiple-time NBA All-Stars. That changed Wednesday, when future Hall of Famer Kawhi Leonard bowed out due to injury and was replaced by Boston Celtics guard …
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Cooper Flagg should’ve replaced Kawhi Leonard on Team USA after the Duke freshman shines vs. NBA stars
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard withdrew from Team USA and will not play in the 2024 Olympic Games, USA Basketball announced on Wednesday. With Leonard out of the picture less than three weeks before Team USA faces Serbia in Paris, the federation moved fast to name Boston star Derrick White as his replacement. While White was one of the stars …
Read More »Team USA camp: Kawhi Leonard decision not surprising; Bam Adebayo still irked about DPOY
LAS VEGAS — A lot of people were surprised to see Kawhi Leonard commit to Team USA for the Summer Olympics following his inability to finish the Los Angeles Clippers’ season, so no one seems truly surprised by his decision to pull out and focus on the upcoming NBA season. The media was only allowed to see but so much …
Read More »Dribble Handoff: Aaron Bradshaw, AJ Storr lead college basketball transfers with 2025 NBA Draft potential
Three of the top 20 selections in the 2024 NBA Draft were players who transferred in 2023 to new college basketball programs and thrived. Kel’El Ware, Dalton Knecht and Jaylon Tyson each parlayed the success they found after hitting the portal to solidify themselves as professional prospects and show how an extra year of seasoning in the right system can …
Read More »Why Brandon Ingram is NBA’s first true test of what defines a max player under new CBA
Brandon Ingram has, for the overwhelming majority of his career, carried significant trade value. Paul George openly said he wanted to join the Lakers in 2017. The Lakers did not offer Ingram coming off of his rookie season. Los Angeles did make him the centerpiece of a mega trade two years later, but it was for a then-26-year-old Anthony Davis, …
Read More »Spurs’ Stephon Castle opens up on why he and Wemby will ‘be scary for the league,’ joining Chris Paul and more
SACRAMENTO — It’s been nearly two weeks since the San Antonio Spurs used the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to draft former UConn star Stephon Castle — a 6-foot-6 guard (with a 6-9 wingspan) who has the upside to become the best on-ball defender from his draft class. In the final game of the California Classic …
Read More »Report reveals Bucks’ asking price in Brook Lopez trade – MSN
Report reveals Bucks’ asking price in Brook Lopez trade MSN Source link : https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/report-reveals-bucks-asking-price-in-brook-lopez-trade/ar-BB1pu0X4?item=themed_featuredapps_enableD?loadIn=defaultBrowser Author : Publish date : 2024-07-05 21:13:38 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Jayson Tatum, A’ja Wilson Named NBA 2K25 Cover Athletes
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson and 2024 NBA Hall of Fame inductee-to-be Vince Carter will be the cover athletes for NBA 2K25 video games, 2K announced Wednesday. Tatum and Wilson will become the first NBA and WNBA athletes to share a global cover and will be featured together on the game’s all-star edition. In …
Read More »Dave Rice’s blueprint for SLCC shaded in BYU blue
Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News As the co-architect of Jimmermania, Dave Rice is drawing up plans for Salt Lake Community College. The Bruins’ new head basketball coach has plenty of personal history to glean from, including a 159-46 record over his six years as Dave Rose’s offensive assistant at BYU. “There is great basketball played across Utah and the high …
Read More »2020 NBA All-Star Game | Mini-Movie
Check out an all-access look into the 2020 NBA All-Star game. Subscribe to the NBA: https://on.nba.com/2JX5gSN Full Game … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvWvxJnS2Jc Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Mikal Bridges tops the list of free agency fallers in fantasy basketball
Free agency has shaken up the NBA and, with it, the fantasy basketball landscape. Some players are heading to greener pastures, while others might see their value take a hit. And let’s not forget those who benefit from teammates moving on. I won’t touch on every trade because some dominoes need to fall regarding notable players like Brandon Ingram, Zach …
Read More »NBA’s Top 60 Assists | 2018-19 NBA Season | #NBAAssistWeek
Let’s count down the top 60 assists from the 2018-19 NBA Season Subscribe to the NBA: http://bit.ly/2rCglzY For news, stories, … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VN_GqTTdmA Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Spurs Rumors: 5 Best Frontcourt Players To Pair With Victor Wembanyama – Fadeaway World
Spurs Rumors: 5 Best Frontcourt Players To Pair With Victor Wembanyama Fadeaway World Source link : https://fadeawayworld.net/spurs-rumors-5-best-frontcourt-teammates-for-victor-wembamyama Author : Publish date : 2024-07-08 14:13:58 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard on Paul George leaving to sign with 76ers: ‘It’s no surprise’
Kawhi Leonard knew the dynamics of Paul George’s contract negotiations with the Los Angeles Clippers, so he wasn’t taken by surprise when George decided to leave in free agency, he told reporters in Las Vegas on Tuesday. “We knew what it was before the season,” Leonard said. “We knew what it was going to come down to, so we talked …
Read More »This aspect of Tatum’s playoff run really impressed rival coaches
This aspect of Tatum’s playoff run really impressed rival coaches originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics didn’t need Jayson Tatum to score 30 points per game to march through the 2024 NBA playoffs and win their first championship since 2008. The Celtics have so much depth and so many guys who are capable of scoring 20-plus points …
Read More »Chris Paul MAKES FIRST NBA FINALS After CLUTCH 41 PT Performance! 🔥
Chris Paul is now the oldest player to score 40+ points in a closeout game & will be playing NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMLP_M0nbFc Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Kawhi Leonard withdraws from Team USA’s 2024 Olympics squad, Derrick White replaces him on roster
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is withdrawing from Team USA and will not play in the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games, USA Basketball announced on Wednesday. USA Basketball then announced that Derrick White of the Boston Celtics will replace Leonard on the roster. Here’s the official statement about Leonard from USAB: “Kawhi has been ramping up for the Olympics over …
Read More »Best Of Dirk Nowitzki’s SIGNATURE One-Legged Fadeaway
After becoming 6th on the all-time scoring list re-live some of Dirk Nowitzki’s most memorable moments through his signature … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XrbKIdbf0o Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Will They Sign Brook Lopez?
The New York Knicks are exploring a trade for Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez to strengthen their center position. Financial challenges and Milwaukee’s high asking price make the trade complicated. Key Takeaways The New York Knicks are exploring the possibility of trading for Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez. Financial constraints and high trade demands complicate the potential deal for Lopez. …
Read More »‘Up and down practices’ prompted Kawhi Leonard to withdraw from U.S. Olympic team
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, left, went through multiple practices before the U.S. men’s basketball Olympic team announced he was withdrawing from the Games to focus on rebuilding his strength ahead of the upcoming NBA season. (Joe Amati/NBAE via Getty Images) Kawhi Leonard said his surgically-repaired right knee was “at a neutral state” after a fourth day of training camp practice …
Read More »Kansas State basketball draws George Washington in the first round of Paradise Jam
Kansas State basketball will face George Washington in the first round of the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Nov. 22, the tournament organizers announced Tuesday while revealing the complete eight-team tournament bracket. The Paradise Jam will take place from Friday, Nov. 22 to Monday, Nov. 25 at the University of Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center in St. Thomas. …
Read More »Kawhi Leonard withdraws from 2024 Olympics as Team USA, Clippers determine ‘it’s in his best interest’
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is withdrawing from Team USA and will not play in the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games, USA Basketball announced on Wednesday. ESPN’s Marc Spears reported Wednesday that Derrick White of the Boston Celtics will replace Leonard on the roster, and that Leonard’s camp expressed concern to USA Basketball two days prior to this announcement. Here’s the official statement from …
Read More »Illinois retooling offense this summer
Jul. 10—CHAMPAIGN — Illinois finished the 2023-24 men’s college basketball season with one of the most efficient offenses in the country. What worked last season, though, won’t necessarily be the way forward in the 2024-25 season when it tips off in November. Mostly because what worked was a lot of “booty ball” from Marcus Domask and a lot of Terrence …
Read More »No. 10 Overall Pick Cody Williams’ FIRST bucket in Summer League! 🔥 | #Shorts
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Read More »Steph identifies Team USA’s next-best shooter after himself
Steph identifies Team USA’s next-best shooter after himself originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry will play in Team USA Men’s Basketball’s exhibition game against Team Canada on Wednesday night in Las Vegas, but the next-best shooter on the roster, in his mind, won’t. Kevin Durant, Curry’s former Warriors teammate from 2016 through 2019, will miss the game …
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